Finding the Third Proportional to 39,876 and 59,043
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Solution
The third proportional to 39,876 and 59,043 is: 87,422.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
39,876 : 59,043 = 59,043 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
39,876/59,043 = 59,043/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
39,876x = 59,043 × 59,043 - Step 4: Simplify right side
39,876x = 3,486,075,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 3,486,075,849/39,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 87,422.91
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